CATALLYZE Collaborates with OneAnother.io to Empower Employees to Give back and Embrace Their Purpose

CATALLYZE Collaborates with OneAnother.io to Empower Employees to Give back and Embrace Their Purpose?

SYDNEY (April 2024) In an innovative partnership, CATALLYZE has collaborated with OneAnother.io to empower employers across Australia, providing them with the tools to encourage their employees to find their purpose and give back in a way that suits them.

The OneAnother Unique Exchange and CSR Volunteering Platform is designed to revolutionise how organisations engage with corporate social responsibility (CSR) and provide their workforce with the tools to embrace their purpose via connection and giving back. By facilitating meaningful connections between employees and their communities, organisations, and their leaders are empowered to encourage acts of kindness in the workplace, catapulting the Good Human Economy.?

This collaboration comes at a crucial time, as employees at companies with volunteer programs are significantly more engaged, with statistics showing a fivefold increase in engagement levels compared to those at companies without such programs.

Recent studies underscore the benefits of corporate volunteering:

• 70% of corporate volunteers reported a boost in employee morale.
• 92% believe volunteering enhances leadership and professional skills.
• A 30% increase in virtual volunteering participation was observed from 2019 to 2021.
• Employers offering volunteer time off saw a 50% reduction in turnover and a 13% increase in productivity.
• Group volunteering has been linked to stronger workplace bonds and productivity.
• 79% of volunteers feel volunteering enriches their lives, leading to a more content and healthy workforce.

Furthermore, as Gen Z enters the workforce, with 90% emphasising the importance of corporate social responsibility, this partnership aims to position companies at the forefront of social and environmental advocacy. Additionally, 38% of corporations reported improved reputation and public trust through their volunteer programs, with another 29% noting enhanced brand perception.

Chris Ingate and Lisa Hollinshead of OneAnother , alongside Richard Webb and Sarah McLachlan of Catallyze , are united in their vision to transform corporate Australia into a force for good, leveraging volunteerism to forge stronger communities and more fulfilling workplaces.

"This partnership represents a pivotal moment for corporate Australia to work together, connecting our communities with a real opportunity to engrain kindness as part of our ethos. The time is now as 95% of volunteers say helping others is directly related to happiness. Proving our known concept that if you “do good. You feel good”” said Chris Ingate, Co-Founder of OneAnother.io.

Lisa Hollinshead added, "Together with CATALLYZE, we're not just promoting volunteering; we're fostering a culture of engagement and purpose that benefits everyone involved. We’re continuing on OneAnother’s journey which was started by a collective of professionals who donated over 30,000 pro-bono hours to help make the vision for OneAnother,io a reality!"

Richard Webb of CATALLYZE emphasised, "Our collaboration is about more than just volunteer days; it's about building a legacy of positive impact and leadership in the corporate world."

For further details, visit the websites of OneAnother.io and CATALLYZE.

The OneAnother.io platform revolutionises corporate social responsibility by embedding kindness within corporate cultures. Through its unique ‘exchange’, OneAnother.io trains Kindness Consultants using a specialised curriculum, empowering corporates with the tools and knowledge to implement tailored kindness initiatives.?

These consultants serve as in-house change managers, equipping HR and line managers with the necessary skills to roll out and measure the impact of these kindness programs.?

About OneAnother.io

OneAnother.io is a pioneering platform that connects people through acts of kindness, leveraging technology to foster community engagement and support mental health. With its innovative Good Human Economy, OneAnother.io empowers individuals and organizations to create meaningful social impact.

About CATALLYZE

CATALLYZE empowers employers to unleash their big 'why', driving passion and purpose behind their initiatives. Through coaching and community, CATALLYZE helps businesses align their operations with their core values, enhancing their impact and success.